Scott Pelley.
American journalist
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 0
- Connections
- 21
What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
-
Scott Pelley is key to the show's continuation, Brian Stelter wrote books about Fox News, and Stelter anonymously quoted Bari Weiss's views.Well supported3 reports
-
An Air Force pilot was downed over Iran, alongside media criticism regarding show hosts.Some support1 report
-
Scott Pelley was fired from CBS News due to editorial changes, coinciding with Bari Weiss's leadership.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Sharyn Alfonsi was fired from the news division and clashed with Bari Weiss over editorial independence while investigating the El Salvador prison.Some support3 reports
-
Scott Pelley's tenure as a correspondent for CBS News has reportedly ended amid network pressure, with his colleagues discussing the situation.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
-
Scott Pelley reported on Joe Biden, James Comey, and Pope Francis, while simultaneously managing his own career moves, including signing with CAA and reporting from Afghanistan.Some support3 reports
-
Scott Pelley criticized Bari Weiss's policies as editor-in-chief at CBS News, while the network also funded a student scholarship.Some support2 reports
-
CBS correspondent Scott Pelley was noted for his virulently anti-Trump stance and numerous interviews with Joe Biden.Some support2 reports
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
What's reaching Scott Pelley
Events traced to Scott Pelley, step by step, newest first- Weiss's shakeup and Trump pressure led to Scott Pelley's dismissalScott Pelley was fired following the editorial shakeup led by Bari Weiss at CBS NewsAlready happening
- Weiss's shakeup led to Scott Pelley's firing from 60 MinutesScott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes following conflict with Weiss's editorial policiesAlready happening
- Scott Pelley Fired Amid CBS News Leadership ShakeupScott Pelley was fired from CBS News in June 2026.Reported
Around Scott Pelley this week
News at the entities that move Scott Pelley most-
CBS News StructuralA senior fellow from the Ethics and Public Policy Center comments on judicial appointments.Moves Scott Pelley
-
Bari Weiss OperationalBari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, is facing significant backlash over her editorial approach, coinciding with the network's ratings struggles.Moves Scott Pelley
-
Donald Trump OperationalThe Supreme Court issued a ruling on September 20, 2026, regarding tariffs, which had major implications for the chipmaker Nvidia.Moves Scott Pelley
-
CAA TransactionalCAA employees are alleged to have been negligent regarding operations at Entebbe International Airport.Moves Scott Pelley
-
Joe Biden OperationalHunter Biden visited Dublin while Joe Biden granted him a presidential pardon following his conviction.Moves Scott Pelley
-
CBS Studios StructuralCBS Studios employed Nelson McCormick as a director on November 10, 2026.Moves Scott Pelley
Connections
The 20 strongest of 21, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bill Owens Transactional
Bill Owens performed a life-saving action during a firefight that impacted Scott Pelley.
-
Nick Bilton Operational
Pelley and Bilton engaged in high-stakes professional conflict over network and editorial direction, culminating in Pelley's termination.
-
CBS News Structural
Scott Pelley was employed as a correspondent for CBS News for decades before his termination.
-
Bari Weiss Operational
The relationship is defined by sustained professional conflict, where Pelley publicly criticized Weiss's editorial policies and management decisions.
-
Donald Trump Operational
Pelley maintains a highly critical and scrutinized professional relationship with Donald Trump.
-
CAA Transactional
Scott Pelley signed a representation agreement with CAA.
-
Joe Biden Operational
Scott Pelley actively reports on and conducts interviews with Joe Biden in his professional capacity.
-
CBS Studios Structural
Scott Pelley's professional function as a correspondent and host is integrated into CBS Studios' programming structure, subject to network decisions.
Show all 20 connections
-
CBS Evening News Structural
Scott Pelley served as a correspondent for the CBS Evening News program for 27 years.
-
New York Times Transactional
Scott Pelley was interviewed by the New York Times regarding his work.
-
Lulu Garcia-Navarro Transactional
Scott Pelley participated in an interview conducted by Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
-
Columbia Journalism Review Structural
Scott Pelley contributes content to the Columbia Journalism Review as a required input for the publication.
-
Democrats Operational
Scott Pelley was historically described as functioning as a propagandist for the Democratic party.
-
Francis Mentioned together
Scott Pelley reported on Pope Francis.
-
Illinois State University Transactional
Scott Pelley is scheduled to visit Illinois State University to participate in a speaker series.
-
Jonathan Pettigrew Operational
The entities are discussed as competitors in a professional field, leading to job losses.
-
USA Today Mentioned together
Both entities are co-mentioned in the context of media criticism regarding show hosts.
-
Afghanistan Shared context
Scott Pelley operates as a correspondent reporting from the country of Afghanistan.
-
James Comey Operational
Scott Pelley reported on James Comey.
-
Frances Haugen Transactional
Frances Haugen was interviewed by Scott Pelley on 60 Minutes.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
5 events- Scott Pelley is key to the show's continuation, Brian Stelter wrote books about Fox News, and Stelter anonymously quoted Bari Weiss's views.
- Scott Pelley's tenure as a correspondent for CBS News has reportedly ended amid network pressure, with his colleagues discussing the situation.
- Scott Pelley reported on Joe Biden, James Comey, and Pope Francis, while simultaneously managing his own career moves, including signing with CAA and reporting from Afghanistan.
- Scott Pelley criticized Bari Weiss's policies as editor-in-chief at CBS News, while the network also funded a student scholarship.
- CBS correspondent Scott Pelley was noted for his virulently anti-Trump stance and numerous interviews with Joe Biden.